Legal Officer

The University of Abuja-now Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja was established in January 1988. It is Nigeria's first dual-mode University with a mandate for both conventional and distance learning education. Academic activities commenced in 1990, and a portion of land measuring 11,678.28 hectares was allocated to it by the then President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, for continuous expansion. Today, the University has a College of Health Sciences, 17 faculties, over 70 undergraduate programmes, a revitalized Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, a School of Postgraduate Studies, an Institute of Education, and a thriving Business School, along with multiple research centers and institutes. With over 50,000 students from all States of the Federation, including International Students, the University proudly embodies its role as "The University for National Unity." It is committed to advancing research, innovation, and partnerships to become a leading research hub in Nigeria.

Salary Grade
CONTISS II 8.

Conditions of Service:
The same as obtained in other federal universities in Nigeria.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should Click the link to apply online
Candidates are requested to submit via the online application portal; soft copy of their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, credentials and supporting documents.

The Curriculum Vitae should be presented in the following order:

• Name in Full (Surname in capital letters)
• Date and Place of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address: Postal Address, GSM Number and Email Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Work Experience: with full details of all previous and current positions, indicating present rank/status and salary
• Publications (where applicable in a chronological order)
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Name and Address of Three (3) Referees.

All Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
University of Abuja,
P.M.B. 117,
Abuja.

Note

• All applications must be submitted via the University recruitment portal:
• Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be computer literate.
• In addition to stating the names of three referees, applicants should request their referees to forward referee reports to the Registrar, University of Abuja, Abuja, through registrar@uniabuja.edu.ng.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.